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HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

This article features the new Infineon HybridPACK Drive IGBT module characterized with compact design and high efficiency for e-mobility applications.


Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

This article features ROHM's new 1700V SiC MOSFETs for Switch-mode Power Supplies and its benefits in terms of power density and efficiency.


High Current Welding Diodes for Demanding Industrial Applications

High Current Welding Diodes for Demanding Industrial Applications

This article highlights ABB welding diodes that is designed for such extreme load and set new power cycling records for all power semiconductor…


LED Dimming Engine: An 8-bit MCU-based Solution for a Switched-Mode Dimmable LED Driver

LED Dimming Engine: An 8-bit MCU-based Solution for a Switched-Mode Dimmable LED Driver

This article discusses how an 8-bit MCU can be used to alleviate design challenges and create high-performance switched-mode LED driving solutions.


Power Module Design for Automotive and CAV Traction Drives

Power Module Design for Automotive and CAV Traction Drives

This article highlights Infineon Technologies North America Power Module designs that illustrate the importance of a holistic design approach.


Motor Drive Applications

Motor Drive Applications

This article discusses the importance of variable frequency drive (VFD) and its implementation in motor drive applications and induction motors.


Well Equipped for 48 Volts

Well Equipped for 48 Volts

This article discusses the advantages of the 48-volt systems technology for vehicles that helps reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact.


Igniting the Spark Using the Microcontroller039s Angular Timer to Implement Capacitor Discharge Ignition

Igniting the Spark Using the Microcontroller039s Angular Timer to Implement Capacitor Discharge Ignition

This article discusses how angular timer of a microcontroller can help implement capacitor discharge ignition in an internal combustion engine.


Innovative Integrated Magnetics for Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles Onboard Battery Chargers

Innovative Integrated Magnetics for Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles Onboard Battery Chargers

This article discusses the integration of insulating transformer and resonant chokes on the same core to lower the magnetics volume in ZVS or LLC…


Monolithic Current and Temperature Sensing in Automotive Qualified Bare Die IGBTs

Monolithic Current and Temperature Sensing in Automotive Qualified Bare Die IGBTs

This article describes the sensing circuitry and outlines the advantages for traction inverters in hybrid and electrical vehicles


Building Higher Reliability Power MOSFETs at a Lower Cost

Building Higher Reliability Power MOSFETs at a Lower Cost

This article discusses the advantages and the promising benefits of SiC MOSFETs for power conversion systems in PV inverters, data centers, and more.


Busbar Handles More Power without Adding More Size

Busbar Handles More Power without Adding More Size

This article discusses a method of increasing power of busbars without adding size by combining Power Ring Film Capacitors with busbars assemblies.


How Off-Board Charger Can Benefit from the Rapid Implementation of Power Semiconductors

How Off-Board Charger Can Benefit from the Rapid Implementation of Power Semiconductors

This article discusses the requirements for off-board electric vehicle chargers and introduces Vincotech's platform for chargers OEM.


Evaluating Silver Sintering as a Reliable Die-Attach Material for Automotive Power Module Applications

Evaluating Silver Sintering as a Reliable Die-Attach Material for Automotive Power Module Applications

This article discusses the benefits of double-sided silver-sintering technology and demonstrate the superiority over conventional solder.


Direct Cooled Molded Power Module for Motor Integration in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Direct Cooled Molded Power Module for Motor Integration in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

This article offers a solution to improve motor drive's package density to reduce the production costs and better design and flexibility.


Combining Creepage with Miniaturization in High-Voltage Automotive Drives

Combining Creepage with Miniaturization in High-Voltage Automotive Drives

This article highlights the concerns for the miniaturization in high voltage automotive drives which is arcing and introduces KEMET's…


Reference Design for Inverters: First integrated solution for e-mobility and industry

Reference Design for Inverters: First integrated solution for e-mobility and industry

This article discusses the TDK and Infineon's new integrated solution for inverters for e-mobility power trains and industrial applications.


BTRAN  BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

BTRAN BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

This article discusses the functions and applications of Bi-directional Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN), a new topology for power semiconductors.


A New Dawn for Tantalum Capacitors

A New Dawn for Tantalum Capacitors

This article discusses the Tantalum capacitors and technology which hold significant technical advantages over their conventional counterparts.


Highly Reliable Transfer-Molded Power Modules

Highly Reliable Transfer-Molded Power Modules

This article describes a high power IGBT module for electric and hybrid electric vehicle inverters and offers technical concepts and benefits.